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Good Advice for Offering Great Deals During Small Business Season

Savannah Pearsall

Unwrap the Magic: Using Nostalgia to Boost Holiday Sales This Small Business Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Cozy lights, warm smells, family nearby, and cheap gifts from big box stores, right? Not so fast! While the convenience of online giants can't be denied, small businesses have a secret weapon: the power of nostalgia, tradition, and beloved memories.

Savannah Pearsall

Holiday Gift Card Strategies for Small Business Season

Gift cards are the ideal gift during the holiday season. They’re a convenient go-to for customers. They always fit, are always in the right color, and they are an ideal gift for people you know well and people you’re just getting to know. Gift cards also make terrific employee gifts, thank yous and bonuses. If you have a small business, you should look at gift cards as a strategic tool—not just for boosting holiday revenue. Gift cards can also help you foster long-term customer relationships and assist you

Savannah Pearsall

How to Run an Effective “12 Days of Deals” for Small Business Season

While the twelve days of Christmas are traditionally celebrated between December 25 (Christmas Day) and January 5 (the eve of the Epiphany), consumer businesses often celebrate with the “12Days of Deals” observance where they offer a new deal every day for twelve days leading up to Christmas Eve (although any 12 consecutive days during Small Business Season works). The discounts can be incredibly effective in generating buzz and drawing crowds. After all, everyone wants to know what tomorrow’s discount will

Savannah Pearsall

Small Business Season

What does nearly every feel-good holiday movie have in common? A small business owner, of course! And that’s because there’s something magical about following your dreams and being part of a community. If you think back to some of your most cherished holiday memories, they probably revolve around your favorite winter activity, meeting up with loved ones at a beloved restaurant, drinking a decadent hot beverage (from the place that has the very best coffee/cocoa and desserts),marveling at the businesses

Savannah Pearsall

Freeman Neosho Gift Shop Reopens

Ashley Siler

Boost Your Business: Leveraging Chamber Membership for the Know, Like, and Trust factor

Ashley Siler

The Top 10 Reasons Why Joining a Chamber of Commerce is Important

Joining a Chamber of Commerce is a strategic investment for businesses of all sizes. It provides a platform to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow within your local business community. From networking opportunities and increased visibility to advocacy and resources, the benefits of Chamber membership are numerous. By actively participating in your Chamber, you can position your business for success, contribute to the growth of your community, and forge meaningful relationships that will benefit your

Lauri Lyerla

Nonprofit Grant Program Final Guidelines Now Available

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has posted the final guidelines for its Nonprofit Grant Program. The program is funded via the State of Missouri’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program will invest $7.5 million to support 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) nonprofits serving disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk populations that have experienced negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are expected to open on May 31 at 10 a.m. CST. Complete information is

Lauri Lyerla

Thank you to our Renewing Members!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and membership with the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce. Your loyalty and dedication to our organization are invaluable and greatly appreciated.

Lauri Lyerla